30 CHANNELVISION | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2025 The demand for workplace mobility is stronger than ever, with businesses looking for practical and cost-effective ways to keep employees connected and engaged as they move around worksites. Channel partners now have a growing opportunity to help businesses streamline communication and simplify their environments. Snom offers the M900 DECT MultCell Base Station, which is a gamechanger for workplace mobility with a new improved design and updated functions including an integrated DECT manager and DECT/ LAN synchronization. ChannelVision sat down with Snom Americas channel marketing manager Julie Smith to learn what sets the M900 apart, and why partners should consider adding it to their portfolios. ChannelVision: Snom’s M900 DECT will be on display at ITEXPO, as Phone of the Show. Tell us more about the important role that the M900 is playing in this year’s event. Julie Smith: The M900 DECT solution will be deployed to show staff, for seamless mobile communications throughout the week. Configured to be used in the push to talk mode, like a walkie-talkie, the solution is also connected to our partner’s cloud services ensuring that each device also has its own extension for direct contact between team members. CV: Besides a busy trade show floor, what are some other types of suitable environments for the M900? JS: The M900 multi-cell DECT solution can be installed in almost any facility including large healthcare facilities, retail stores and manufacturing facilities and everything in between. The M900 wireless is very easy to deploy and with handsets that can be ruggedized or antibacterial which makes it a great fit for busy, challenging environments where traditional phone systems can’t get the job done. CV: Is the M900 suitable for small businesses? JS: The M900 can instantly scale from one to 1,000 bases, and support anywhere from one to 4,000 handsets. So any organization, regardless of size or industry, can leverage the M900 and enjoy the benefits of modern multi-cell DECT technology. CV: For those who may be new to DECT, tell us more about this popular standard. JS: Simply put, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) is a popular wireless standard that’s ideal for voice and data transmission. DECT lets businesses enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless communication, at a range of up to 50 meters indoors. CV: Is the M900 DECT base station secure? JS: Snom’s M900 DECT solution provides true wireless voice communication in a private channel that’s separate from Wi-Fi. This ensures call quality is crisp and clean, while providing built-in security to keep conversations private. It also comes with TLS encryption for added security. CV: How does the M900 make life easier for IT workers? JS: IT shouldn’t have to worry about deploying and maintaining complex phone systems. With the M900, each base station will automatically send software updates to Snom handsets, reducing manual work for IT workers while ensuring superior and reliable performance. CV: What types of handsets does the M900 support? JS: The M900 is compatible with several handsets: the M30, an entrylevel option; the M70, a rugged, dropproof handset; the M80, a rugged handset with an IP65 rating; and the M90, which offers both an IP65 rating and antibacterial protection. CV: One thing that sets Snom apart is its unique approach to inventory and supply chain management. Tell us more. JS: Snom has two major warehouses in San Antonio and Brampton, Ontario. This enables our team to ship inventory within days as opposed to weeks. Partners can trust our world-class supply chain management to deliver on promises and avoid costly delays. CV: Is Snom still offering three-year warranties? JS: Snom continues to offer one of the most flexible and reliable warranty programs on the market, with three-year warranties for all phones. Partners and customers can deploy Snom devices with confidence knowing they don’t have to worry about phones failing. Snom Americas will be exhibiting as a Gold Sponsor at ITEXPO in Ft. Lauderdale. Visit Snom at booth #2156. Snom Spotlight: M900 DECT Multi-Cell Base Station At a Glance: M900 DECT Multi-Cell Base Station Supports to 1,000 base stations PoE and power adapter support Up to 4,000 handsets TLS encryption DECT and LAN synchronization DSP module support No DECT manager required Mountable Compatible with existing handsets Local, XML and LDAP phone support
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